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'Tis Time To Shop Local

A poem written for the Palos Heights Home for the Holidays shopping event.

‘Twas the month before Christmas and all through the Heights,

Shopkeepers were planning a fabulous night!

They were stringing their lights and stocking their shelves,

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As they anxiously awaited Mrs. Claus and the Elves.

 

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Their “Home for the Holidays” shopping event

Was sure to be festive and help pay the rent!

They hired a Trolley for the 1st of December,

For a fun night of shopping you’re sure to remember.

 

Palos has stores so rare and unique,

Shopping this evening will be like a retreat!

will wow you--a feast for your eyes,

Their shop is so festive, it should win a prize.

 

The and our new

Will dress you in this year’s sensational chic.

Visit , or sweet ,

For fashions, Belleek or antiques for your space.

 

The holly, the ivy, poinsettias too,

who has these for you.

And the new guy in town can personalize!

Every Good Gift is just the right size!

 

For that perfect glass slipper, is a must!

Best service, best styles--a store you can trust.

Shop baubles and trinkets and diamonds galore,

Move over Tiffany’s-- it’s store.

 

Why go to Michaels when there’s an Arthouse in town?

The pros at this workshop just won’t let you down.

With skill and with style, they’ll size up your art,

Frame it with love, give a gift from the heart.

 

When the winds start to blow and there’s snow on the pines,

Be sure that you visit Chesterfield Designs.

Be it draperies or sofas, accessories too...

They’ll warm up your home, the whole winter through.

 

Seek balance this Christmas with just the right mix,

Keep up your workout at .

There’s an , there’s a , is here!

Don’t forget Fido--he loves Christmas cheer!

 

On Harlem and Ridgeland they ran up and down,

Shouting “Home for the Holidays, SHOP YOUR SMALL TOWN!”

The shopkeepers called as they drove out of sight,

“Free Gift Wrap to all and to all a good night!!!”

Please join us on Thursday, Dec. 1st from 3p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Jolly Holly Trolley will magically transport you around town to visit the many exclusive shops that make their home in Palos Heights.  Drop your name in the Christmas Wish Stocking at any of the participating emporiums for a chance to win a special gift. Enjoy complimentary gift wrapping while you sip a cup of holiday cheer and sample a treat at each stop.

Hop on the trolley at the municipal parking lot in the 12200 block of S. Harlem Ave. or at any participating retailer.

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